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WorksheetsA.S.E. MLR created by jb
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Technician A says that when pressure testing a radiator cap, a special adapter is needed. Technician B says the best way to check thermostat operation is while it is in the engine. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
A general rule is to replace a spark plug wire if resistance is over:
50,000 ohms
30,000 ohms
35,000 ohms
25,000 ohms
Technician A says that in an ignition system, the voltage supplied to the coil during starting is battery voltage. Technician B says the coil uses electromagnetic induction to create high voltage. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
A Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicle with an automatic transaxle has excessive vibration. Technician A says that the vibration could be caused by worn engine/transaxle mounts. Technician B says that the vibration could be caused by a misaligned engine/transaxle subframe. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
A technician suspects that a faulty camshaft sensor causes a driveability complaint. The sensor is equipped with a three-wire connector. What type of sensor is this?
a Hall effect type
a magnetic reluctance type
an inductive resistance type
none of the above
All of the following can cause a problem in the Hydro-boost system EXCEPT:
loose power steering pump belt
leaking power steering hoses
low power steering pump pressure
leaking check valve
Technician A says that if a wire is getting too hot, it's a sign of higher-than-normal current flowing through. Technician B says the wire would heat up if some of the individual strands are broken inside the wire insulation. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
Technician A says electrical connectors can be disconnected with the ignition switch ON, as long as the technician is using a ground strap. Technician B says when welding on a vehicle, the technician needs to use a static wrist strap. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
Technician A says the thermostat maintains maximum engine operating temperature. Technician B says if the engine continuously runs hot, install a cooler thermostat. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
A vehicle equipped with a MacPherson strut suspension is in the repair shop for new tires and an alignment. The technician noticed that the vehicle has some play in the lift-side inner tie-rod. What should the technician tell the customer?
It is not a problem that will affect alignment.
He can align the front end, but the tie-rod should be replaced soon.
The inner tie-rod needs to be replaced before an alignment can be performed.
He can set the vehicle alignment to compensate for the play in the inner tie-rod.
An engine is losing coolant, yet has no external leaks. Technician A says to run the engine and see if there is white smoke out of the exhaust. Technician B says to find out if the engine's emission system uses a catalytic converter before running the test above. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
LED bulbs can remain effective for up to how long depending on the size of the bulb and the conditions to which the bulb is exposed?
1,000 hours
200-15,000 hours
100,000 hours
50,000 hours
All of the following should be performed during a preliminary transmission inspection EXCEPT:
Check transmission fluid level
Visually check wiring and electrical connections
Check the condition of the filter
Check for fluid leaks
A smeary film on the windshield is an indication of:
evaporator core leak
water valve leak
heater core leak
restricted drain hose
Technician A says that all power should be removed from a circuit before testing the circuit with an ammeter. Technician B says that all power should be removed from a circuit before testing the circuit with an ohmmeter. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
How should ammeters be connected in a circuit to measure current flow?
In parallel with a powered circuit
In series with a powered circuit
In series with an unpowered circuit
In parallel with an unpowered circuit
What can happen if external power is present in a circuit when using an ohmmeter?
It provides accurate readings
It damages the meter and provides inaccurate readings
It has no effect on the readings
It increases the resistance measured
A Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicle with a one-piece driveshaft has excessive driveshaft vibration during low speed acceleration. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
binding U-joints
excessive driveshaft runout
driveshaft out of balance
improper driveshaft angle
When replacing an integral hub/bearing assembly on a Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicle, all of the following must be removed EXCEPT:
brake rotor
brake caliper
steering knuckle
wheel
The warning light on a vehicle with an anti-lock brake system lights when the vehicle is started. When the vehicle is moving, the light stays on. Which of the following could be the cause?
Misadjusted wheel sensor
Bad air release solenoid
Blown fail-safe monitor fuse
Bad warning light relay
The driver of a vehicle with hydraulic brakes says the brake pedal is extremely hard when stopping. Technician A says the problem could be in the power assist system. Technician B says the problem is most likely a weak or broken brake shoe return spring. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
Technician A says that DOT 3 brake fluid has a higher boiling point than DOT 4 brake fluid. Technician B says that DOT 5 brake fluid should not be used in a vehicle with ABS. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
What is the dry boiling point of DOT 4 brake fluid?
401°F (205°C)
446°F (230°C)
500°F (260°C)
356°F (180°C)
Which brake fluid type is silicone-based?
DOT 3
DOT 4
DOT 5
None of the above
Why is DOT 5 brake fluid not recommended for ABS systems?
It has a lower boiling point.
It is glycol-based.
It can compress and aerate more than glycol-based fluids.
It is too expensive.
Technician A says Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) has no effect on vehicle performance. Technician B says a high-rate battery discharge test is the same as a load test. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
All of the following are procedures for removing air from a hydraulic system EXCEPT:
bench bleeding
power bleeding
manual bleeding
vacuum bleeding
A vehicle is leaking hydraulic fluid from a brake line. Technician A says a short splice can be used to repair the line. Technician B says if the line has not drained the master cylinder, the system does not need to be bled. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
A vehicle with hydraulic brakes has been diagnosed with contaminated brake fluid. Of the following, what would be the proper procedure in the repair process?
Repair the system and manually bleed with fresh brake fluid.
Repair the system and flush with fresh brake fluid.
Repair the system and top-off with fresh brake fluid.
None of the above.
Technician A says the pressure differential switch activates a light on the dash warning the driver of a brake fluid pressure loss. Technician B says the combination valve activates a light on the dash warning the driver of a brake fluid pressure loss. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
All of these could cause tire wear if not within manufacturer's specification EXCEPT:
caster
wheel balance
toe-in
camber
The ball joints on a MacPherson strut suspension are being replaced. Technician A says that the coil spring compressor should be installed before separating the control arm and spindle. Technician B says that the wheel alignment should be checked after the ball joints have been replaced. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
Technician A says that a vehicle with a TPMS can be identified by looking for a TPMS indicator on the instrument panel during the Key On Engine Off bulb check. Technician B says that all vehicles with TPMS have metal tire valve stems and this feature can be the identifier. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
A vehicle's suspension system is being checked for radial and axial tolerances. Technician A says the ball joints should be checked. Technician B says the idler arm should be checked. Who is right?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
What is the primary function of a fuel injection system in an automotive engine?
To lubricate the engine's moving parts
To cool the engine
To mix fuel with air to produce a combustible mixture
To filter impurities from the fuel
